Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
DODSON
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
DODSON. The son of Doda. Alwinus Dodesone occurs iu Domesday as a tenant in chief, Hertfordshire, 142. He was doubtless of Saxon blood.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English